St Aidan’s Primary School
Year
5
Targets for
Children working at age related expectations should be working at level
1c
1B
1A
2C
2B
2A
I must be able to
Reading
Writing
I can explore the themes and ideas in texts
and find references to support my views
3A
4C
4B
4A
Encourage/Ask
When your child is reading a book it is very important to encourage your
child to think about the words and phrases that the author includeshas the author included a word to create an effect. If so, ask your child
to point out words that have been used to create an effect. Does it
make the reader feel scared? Excited? Wanting to read more?
Currently working at level
Firstly, explain to your child that the words which they use when they are
speaking are very different to the words which they use within their
writing. Encourage them to find new words in dictionaries and find out the
meaning. Show them how to use the new words within sentences; can they
use them as an adjective?
Currently working at level
I can identify the appropriate calculation needed
to solve a problem
Speaking &
Listening
3B
Currently working at level
I can find and use new and interesting words in
my writing
Maths
3C
I can discuss the difference between written
and spoken English
When your child has problems to solve, ask them to use the RUCSAC
method- 1. Read the question, understand what it is asking you to do, apply
a calculation, solve the problem, answer the question and check the answer.
It is really important to discuss the calculation part.
It is really important that your child understands the difference
between written and spoken English. Talk to the children about the
differences- which one is more formal? Less formal? Why? Do they
recognise the different times they will need to use both?
St Aidan’s Primary School
Year 5
Targets for
By the end of the year children in Year should be working at Level
1c
1B
1A
2C
2B
2A
I should be able to
Reading
Writing
I can identify the words and phrases that an
author has chosen to create mood and build
tension.
3A
4C
4B
4A
Encourage/Ask
When your child is reading a book it is very important to encourage your
child to think about the words and phrases that the author includes- has
the author included a word to create an effect. If so, ask your child to
point out words that have been used to create an effect. Does it make the
reader feel scared? Excited? Wanting to read more?
Currently working at level
Firstly, explain to your child that the words which they use when they are
speaking are very different to the words which they use within their
writing. Encourage them to find new words in dictionaries and find out the
meaning. Show them how to use the new words within sentences; can they
use them as an adjective?
Currently working at level
I can identify that appropriate calculation(s)
needed to solve a problem
I
Speaking &
Listening
3B
Currently working at level
I can choose words for variety and which add
interest and detail
Maths
3C
I am aware of the different ways we use language
speech/ written
When your child has problems to solve, ask them to use the RUCSAC
method- 1. Read the question, understand what it is asking you to do, apply
a calculation, solve the problem, answer the question and check the answer.
It is really important to discuss the calculation part.
It is really important that your child understands the difference
between written and spoken English. Talk to the children about the
differences- which one is more formal? Less formal? Why? Do they
recognise the different times they will need to use both?
St Aidan’s Primary School
Year
5
Targets for
By the end of the year children in Year should be working at Level
1c
1B
1A
2C
2B
2A
I could be working to
Reading
Writing
I can understand how the author has chosen
particular words to create atmosphere
3A
4C
4B
4A
Encourage/Ask
When your child is reading a book it is very important to encourage your
child to think about the words and phrases that the author includes- has
the author included a word to create an effect. If so, ask your child to
point out words that have been used to create an effect. Does it make the
reader feel scared? Excited? Wanting to read more?
Currently working at level
Firstly, explain to your child that the words which they use when they are
speaking are very different to the words which they use within their
writing. Encourage them to find new words in dictionaries and find out the
meaning. Show them how to use the new words within sentences; can they
use them as an adjective?
Currently working at level
I can identify that appropriate calculation(s)
needed to solve a problem
Speaking &
Listening
3B
Currently working at level
I can use words which are lively and imaginative,
intended to amuse, entertain etc.
Maths
3C
I can use appropriate vocabulary in formal
situations.
When your child has problems to solve, ask them to use the RUCSAC
method- 1. Read the question, understand what it is asking you to do,
apply a calculation, solve the problem, answer the question and check
the answer. It is really important to discuss the calculation part.
It is really important that your child understands the difference
between written and spoken English. Talk to the children about the
differences- which one is more formal? Less formal? Why? Do they
recognise the different times they will need to use both? Within
writing, your child should be aiming for a more formal style of writing.
They need to ensure that when they are writing, they are using
standard english.